Barbados Beaches on the North Coast
With the landscape much more rocky and rough around the edges, Northern Barbados’ beaches may have less sand but make up for it with the spectacular weathered cliffs and pounding Atlantic swells in numerous little bays.
Rounding the northern tip, you will find many remote coastal areas to visit on the eastern side. Some of these, popular with Barbadians for picnicking, but otherwise completely deserted, are only accessible by tracks. The majority of the coast tends to be a bit rockier than some of the other coasts but hosts some beautiful cliffs and ridges with magnificent views of our ocean.
Swimming is quite safe within the sheltered bays like River Bay. Due to the strong onshore currents, it is extremely inadvisable to swim at Maycocks Bay, Cove Bay, and Morgan Lewis Beaches, although they are fantastic photo spots.
At the northernmost point of the island, you will find St. Lucy’s parish – a seemingly quiet, underdeveloped area of the island. Windswept terrain and rugged cliffs provide unique photo opportunities. Beaches are few and difficult to access. Sea conditions are rough, and swimming is not advisable.
Click on a beach in the list below for driving directions, detailed information, and photos. You can also view the location of the beach on our Barbados Map.
Cove Bay
The north-east coast of Barbados is home to the magical sanctuary of Cove Bay. Cove Bay offers magnificent views of the east coast. Dramatic, rugged cliffs provide stunning scenery as one looks down hundreds of feet onto the pounding waves of the deep blue ocean while also enjoying spectacular views across the coastline.
The north-east coast of Barbados is home to the magical sanctuary of Cove Bay. Cove Bay offers magnificent views of the east coast. Dramatic, rugged cliffs provide stunning scenery as one looks down hundreds of feet onto the pounding waves of the deep blue ocean while also enjoying spectacular views across the coastline.
Little Bay
Little Bay is a tiny piece of course sand surrounded by undulating limestone hills, which overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Standing on top of the hills, looking down over rock formations, blowholes, and the beautiful ocean truly makes you feel like you are on top of the world.
Little Bay is a tiny piece of course sand surrounded by undulating limestone hills, which overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Standing on top of the hills, looking down over rock formations, blowholes, and the beautiful ocean truly makes you feel like you are on top of the world.
Pico Tenerife
Pico Tenerife – An imposing landmark on the North East Coast of the island, Pico Tenerife, dominates the coastline.
Pico Tenerife – An imposing landmark on the North East Coast of the island, Pico Tenerife, dominates the coastline.
River Bay
River Bay is located in the parish of St. Lucy, on the north coast of Barbados. River bay is a secluded spot away from all the hustle and bustle of the town areas.
River Bay is located in the parish of St. Lucy, on the north coast of Barbados. River bay is a secluded spot away from all the hustle and bustle of the town areas.
By: Brett Callaghan
Last Modified: October 11th, 2020
Published: July 8th, 2018
Publisher: Totally Barbados
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